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Jason Lines

I have been involved in Financial Services since 1990, initially at a City based Stockbrokers and then my mother’s high profile IFA practice (subsequently acquired by a National Advisory firm). I joined HFMC in 2001, to help build an Employee Benefits division. This now forms a significant part of HFMC Wealth’s turnover. With over 30 years experience in advising corporate clients (focusing predominantly in the SME space), our ethos is to work closely in partnership with our clients to help them build a successful and market competitive employee benefits strategy. This is achieved through a combination of effective communication and good governance, aligned with a very personal service-driven approach.  I enjoy working with employers who are passionate about engaging employees in the importance and merits of their workplace ir pension and core benefits schemes. The employee benefits team’s mantra is to offer our clients integrity, professionalism, and years of experience.

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Vince Lane FPFS

Who do I work with? I work in close partnership with my clients. I advise on clients from all walks of life including Medical, Media, Sports, Entertainment and Professionals who have very busy lives. Regardless of background all like to find a Trusted Adviser who can assist them with their planning to secure their Future Wellbeing. About me? I graduated in 1981 and joined a graduate programme in Financial Services. Following this in 1985 I established a directly authorised Financial Services business in conjunction with a Firm of West End accountants. In 1988, having gained a wealth of experience with both individual and corporate clients I joined R & S Associates as a Partner.  During this time I continued to develop Professional Connections with Accountants and Solicitors, advising both individual and corporate clients. I chose to ally R&S Associates with HFMC Wealth in 2023 so that I could provide a

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Darren Berry FPFS TEP

Who do I work with? I work predominantly with private clients. I focus on helping clients protect what they have, and to successfully transfer their wealth to future generations, whilst ensuring they retain sufficient to support their desired lifestyle. This often results in working closely and collaboratively with my client’s legal and tax advisers. My clients are frequently entrepreneurs, and senior managers and directors who are either approaching or have recently made the transition into retirement. My clients are frequently time poor and looking for a trusted adviser to whom they can delegate. The most enjoyable part of my role is working with our clients. Meeting new people, hearing their story, and understanding where they are in life, how they have got there, and what lies ahead is fascinating, as everyone is unique. I find it incredibly rewarding being able to simplify complex decisions, and helping clients make sensible informed

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Louise Shepherd APFS

Who do I work with? I have worked in the financial services industry for over 10 years, providing bespoke financial planning and wealth management services to individuals and families from all different backgrounds. I work in partnership with my clients to provide clarity and peace of mind, empowering them to be confident in their financial decisions both now and for the future.   Taking the time to listen and understand my clients’ financial goals and lifetime ambitions allows me to construct a robust financial plan tailored exclusively to their needs. About me? After graduating from the University of Exeter with a Mathematics and Economics degree, I joined the Financial Services industry in 2011 as I was passionate about helping individuals make the best decisions about their finances. I began my career at a boutique Independent Financial Planning firm and moved through the various support and paraplanner roles as my studies

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James Scott DipPFS

Who do I work with? My clients for over 25 years have come from a wide variety of sectors including large tech, professional services, investment professionals and successful entrepreneurs in the media and creative fields.  Despite the obvious differences in profession, they all share one thing in common which is an understanding that working with a trusted financial planner to give them insights into their own and their families wealth is an invaluable tool in planning for the future. It’s a privilege to work with so many great clients and I’ve always enjoyed finding solutions for them in both the good times and the occasional bad times that life brings. My aim has and always will be to repay the trust they show in HFMC and me with energy and passion on finding tailored and bespoke solutions specifically designed for them. About me? I confess that my career in financial

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Chris Wade APFS

Who do I work with? I work alongside James Geard and Edward Wilby as their technical support. About me? I graduated with a BA Hons Business Studies degree in 2001 and have worked in a number of support roles in financial services industry over the last 20 + years. I joined HFMC Wealth in 2016 and have worked solely with James until Edward joined the team in 2020. I feel that one of the strengths of being the technical support is building a good relationship with the clients, as you are constantly involved with their financial planning needs. Outside of work I keep fit by running 2 to 3 times a week.

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David Andrews

Who do I work with? My team and I provide a small number of international and domestic private clients and families with an holistic wealth management service, combining planning, investment management, tax mitigation and the coordination of the family or individual’s professional advisers. We specialise in advising UK nationals living abroad as well as non-domiciled individuals living here in the UK. We are one of a handful of adviser firms which can accommodate clients who have US tax filing obligations. We have a predominance of clients from the investment banking community, along with others from a variety of backgrounds and the common feature of most is that they are busy people, seeking to protect their wealth so as to provide sufficient liquidity during their lifetimes and to pass assets on effectively and tax-efficiently to the next generation. About me I am a founding partner of what is now HFMC Wealth,

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Edward Wilby FPFS

Who do I work with? My clients are a diverse group, from successful individuals to business owners, who are planning for their futures and now looking for guidance managing their wealth for, and in, retirement. I have built up close relationships with clients over many years, and I enjoy sharing in significant milestones in their lives. Taking the time to really get to know my clients and understand what matters most to them means that they see me as someone they can trust. My aim is to help clients to put together a financial plan where I am able to genuinely deliver the financial outcomes that the client is looking for. I always strive to ensure that people understand the financial decisions they are making and what they need to do to achieve their goals. It gives me a deep sense of satisfaction when clients leave a meeting feeling energized

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Kev Burns APFS

Who do I work with? I work alongside Marcus Carlton providing advice to a range of clients who are cohesive in knowing what is important about money to them and can articulate their future goals which will take money and planning to achieve. Our planning process is quite unique as it has been created with the aim of understanding our clients core values and deepest aspirations first and foremost. We have reshaped the traditional advice delivery and modernised the conversation to deliver a first-class, client centric experience without the industry jargon. Naturally, I thoroughly enjoy working with clients who are willing to be openminded, trust the process, and are assured in knowing they are at the heart of everything I do. The value I add enhances my client’s future, by reducing time spent worrying on finances, and spending more time living. If you are intrigued by our process and would

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Leon Blake DipPFS

Who do I work with? I work with clients and families in setting and then managing their financial goals, giving them more time to focus on what is most important to them. Understanding what has brought a client to where they are currently and what they are looking for in the future is necessary to successfully begin planning to build the financially sustainable lifestyle we all aim for. About me? Having graduated from the University of Warwick in 2001, I entered the independent advice sector and have worked my way from a temporary administrative support role to qualified Financial Adviser. In 2009 I joined HFMC Wealth and since then I have been able to grow further as a Private Client Adviser with the help of the great range of internal services and expertise available, which has only benefitted the clients I work with. Away from the office, I have a

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